#B5481C

Color Details

HEX
#B5481C
RGB
rgb(181, 72, 28)
HSL
hsl(17, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 60%, 85%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.37:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5481c
Contrast 3.91:1 Fail
White on #b5481c
Contrast 5.37:1 AA
#b5481c on Black
Contrast 3.91:1 Fail
#b5481c on White
Contrast 5.37:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#c46d49
#d39177
#e1b6a4
#913a16
#6d2b11
#481d0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c8ab5
#b5941c
#b51c3d

Triadic

#1cb547
#471cb5

Monochrome

#481d0b #6d2b11 #b5481c #d39177 #e1b6a4 #f0dad2

Analogous

#b51c3d #cb6077 #b5481c #c4a949 #b5941c #917616

Complementary Mix

#6d2b11 #b5481c #d39177 #1c8ab5 #6bb3cf #125a76

Nearby Colors

#b5481b
#b5481d
#b5480c
#b5482c

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About #B5481C

#B5481C converts to RGB(181, 72, 28) and HSL(17, 73%, 41%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B5481C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5481C?
RGB: 181, 72, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 72, 28)
Is #B5481C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5481C?
Complement: #1c8ab5.
Does #B5481C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.37:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.91:1 (AA (large text)).